Sr. Hazardous Waste Specialist

Part Time – Senior, Hazardous Waste Safety and Environmental Specialist – Portland, Oregon
Introduction

Are you a highly motivated self-starter seeking to join a growth-focused Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) consulting firm? Are you looking for a company that will provide interesting and technically challenging work and will also invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex. Powered by strong sales, extraordinary client retention, multiple career path options, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing EHS consulting firms in the USA. We take pride in meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations and have earned numerous industry awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

Role Overview:
This role is to provide overarching Hazardous Waste and Environmental Safety expertise to one of Apex’s most valued clients, a national aerospace manufacturer. Over the last 2 decades Apex has worked hand and hand with the national aerospace manufacturer helping them achieve their occupational health and safety, ergonomic, environmental and engineering goals. The incumbent will serve as a Hazardous Waste and Environmental Specialist to support site-wide hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. This is a part time role with up to 40 hours a week based on client’s request.

The incumbent will be dedicated full time to supporting the sites hazardous waste and environmental compliance operations. The individual in this role will work closely with environmental, engineering, maintenance, leadership, and EHS stakeholders to assist with closing any and all hazardous waste and compliance gaps identified as well as supporting the day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities

Project Background
• Hazardous waste background, including familiarity with Oregon’s Dangerous and Hazardous Waste regulations
• Familiar with EPA hazardous and dangerous waste regulations
• Familiar with related records (manifests, hazardous waste invoices, MSD, etc.)
• Environmental compliance-oriented
o Able to conduct walking inspections of RCRA accumulation/satellite areas
• able to document and photograph areas of concern, then develop professional emails to convey desired mitigation
• able to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrective measures were implemented
• DOT trained -- desirable, but not required, and they would not be expected to sign manifests
• Reasonable computer skills (data entry, email, able to pick up basic operations on the client’s internal data base and programs.
o Able to work as part of a team with client’s current Environmental employees dedicated to hazardous waste compliance at the site.

Scope of Work
1. Factory Dust Disposal Project
a. Sampling
b. Tracking (locations & disposal requests)
2. Site Inspections – Small Quantity Generators
3. Land Disposal Restrictions - Review/Update Project Support
4. Battery Collection Location Updates w/HazMat
5. RCRA Inspection Forms - compile, organize
6. Invoice Reviews & Approvals
7. Hazmat ECTs HW trainings – help develop a mini training program on regulatory compliance and policies at the site.
a. Visit crew meetings to train individuals or very small groups on policies, program aspects, compliance, etc
b. Ability to give small presentations is desirable but not required – we can do the presentations if needed

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, waste management, chemical or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive hazardous waste and or waste management, engineering, environmental/hazardous waste compliance. (Experience and education will be accounted for appropriately).
• 40 hour HAZWOPER
• Desired but not required:
• OSHA 30
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Certified Professional in Waste Management (CPWM)
• Hazardous Waste Management Specialist (HMS)
• Excellent communication, training, technical writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard safety documentation and reporting practices.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Select Key Performance Indicators:
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, successfully executing technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Customer needs are met on a timely basis and emergencies are responded to quickly.
• Meets annually established goals for personally-generated revenue, and utilization %.
• Meets annually established goals for Customer satisfaction.
• Pursues ongoing professional development as mutually agreed with the Business Unit Manager.

Why Join Apex
Apex Companies is a strong place to build an environmental and EHS career. You will get meaningful, hands on work with diverse clients, the backing of an experienced national team, and clear opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills. You’re exposed to projects that span industrial hygiene, hazardous waste, stormwater, and environmental compliance, so your day to day work stays challenging and relevant. At the same time, Apex emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional development, making it easier to pursue advanced certifications and long term career goals while contributing to projects that genuinely protect people and the environment.

Job Location:
Portland, OR

Schedule:
Part time – up to 40 hours per week

Travel:
Not Expected

Compensation:
$82/ hour

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Req ID: 11968